BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has approved $70,000 in county discretionary funds to support Central Oregon families facing food insecurity during the federal government shutdown. The county has committed one-time payments of $35,000 each to NeighborImpact and The Giving Plate. “During this federal shutdown, it’s crucial for Deschutes County to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 reminded residents Thursday to use the correct non-emergency number: 541-693-6911. They said some online searches —including AI tools— are providing the wrong number. According to the county, “9-1-1 staff have recently noticed more calls going to office lines that are not monitored after normal business hours. That can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sounded an alarm in a joint statement Thursday. They said families across Central Oregon are beginning to feel the effects of increasing barriers to accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits — including delays, reductions, and disrupted eligibility. Both organizations warned that thousands of children
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You’re invited come Trick-or-Treat–but in reverse! At Holm Made Toffee Co. in Bend, the community is invited to ring the store’s doorbell and drop off non-perishable food items and healthy snacks. Donors will receive a fun mystery bag of locally made items in return as a thank you. You’re invited in today
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend has announced it’s welcoming in Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson, for her ‘Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations’ book tour, in collaboration with Courtney McBroom, the former Milk Bar Culinary Director. Bend’s very own Chef Carlos Anthony, who you might recognize from Food Network, will serve
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(Update: Adding Redmond School District) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District officials, like others around the region, state and nation, are working to make sure parents know about the options to keep families fed well as SNAP food benefits are poised to be cut until the federal government shutdown is resolved. Here’s a
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — A Bend bagel shop is offering comfort and community during tough times with a “Breakfast for Dinner” event aimed at helping families affected by recent cuts to SNAP food assistance. Bo’s Bagels will serve all breakfast sandwiches for $5 on Wednesday, November 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. The owners say the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School and Bend Senior High School are teaming up for their first-ever joint production, Head Over Heels, a jukebox musical set to the chart-topping hits of The Go-Go’s. Inspired by Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, the story follows the royal court of Arcadia after a prophecy from the
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Update: Adding video SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 49th season poster. “For almost five decades, we have showcased some of the most accomplished painters and photographers in the region. The collaboration is a beautiful experience for all involved,” explains Executive Director Meagan Iverson
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Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County is inviting the community to join them in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in #OperationGreenLight. “From November 4-11, we encourage everyone to light up their homes, buildings, and public spaces in green as a symbol of hope and gratitude for our veterans,” the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has one word for it: “Wow!” Last Saturday, Bend Police and St. Charles hosted a prescription drug take back event, and the community turnout was nothing short of remarkable. A steady flow of 203 cars rolled through the Bend Police Department parking lot, each one dropping off
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween at a special annual costume event. Unleash your creativity and “trick”-out your four-legged friend in a costume. The Howl-o-ween Pet Costume contest will be Friday, October 31st at 5:30pm at the Old Mill District Center Plaza by
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In Culver, families now have a new place to get active — and a lasting reminder of the kind of community spirit one woman inspired for decades.
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is seeking applicants for three vacant positions on the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is comprised of all five school board members and five appointed Budget Committee members. Budget Committee members are appointed to serve for three-year terms. The Budget Committee will begin meeting
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of local women has made a major contribution to help children in foster care. 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon recently donated $16,550 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon. The donation will support CASA’s work recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers who advocate
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District is transforming into a Halloween wonderland this Friday, October 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., for its annual family-friendly Halloween block party. Visitors can trick-or-treat at Old Mill shops, watch costumed pets parade through Center Plaza, and marvel at the Central Oregon Aerial Artists
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930 lane miles of roadway. The projects, costing about $4.85 million, focused on using the right treatment at the right time to maximize cost-effective maintenance. This year’s street preservation work included
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 28th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major rescue effort took place on the Upper Deschutes River this month, as dozens of volunteers worked to save stranded fish left behind by seasonal water reductions. Each year, when the Upper Deschutes River is reduced to help refill Wickiup Reservoir, side channels run dry, leaving fish trapped in isolated
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